Men: Is Your Job Lowering Your Testosterone?

As you may know, your health can be negatively affected by the time your work takes away from you. If you find yourself more apathetic, physically weak and with a weaker sex drive, that might actually come down to less testosterone — not just a tiring job. There are a lot of factors that can bring your testosterone down. However, the hours you work and how you spend your time off could be major factors.

Testosterone, though often considered in terms of sex exclusively, has many purposes in men and women. It’s responsible for bone mass, how one builds muscle, and the strength of one’s libido for both sexes. If you find those things changing for the worse, consider the toll your job takes on your body as a factor. If you’re curious about the ways your job might lower your testosterone — or how you handle your work schedule may do this — here are a few ways it could do just that.

Tampering With Your Sleep Schedule

Your sleep schedule affects your testosterone levels, and as anyone who’s ever worked the night shift knows, your overall well-being. Studies have shown this testosterone drop starts taking notable effect after even just a week of less than your recommended time of sleep. The things that testosterone does for the body — making it stronger, for instance — are less effective when sleep isn’t a priority in one’s life. Unfortunately, many of us have the experience of working night shifts or ridiculous overtime in order to make ends meet.

Ultimately, testosterone levels are only a factor in what may make you your best self. But a bad sleep schedule will take a negative toll on your health overall as well. It’s imperative to get the right amount of rest, even when your work schedule makes it hard. As Inscriber Mag has covered before, there are ways you can not only cause yourself to sleep more but to sleep better. Utilize these, and you may find yourself feeling stronger and more confident.

Bad Ways of Coping

When people’s lives become stressful, especially from work, it’s not uncommon for them to cope with self-destructive behavior. For instance, the stereotype of the overworked, functioning alcoholic is based off true stories. Using copious amounts of alcohol as a de-stressor in itself works against the fat management healthy testosterone levels bring a person, by the way. However, it should be noted that compulsive spending, drug use, social withdrawal, and other common coping mechanisms are just as unhealthy.

Since being overstressed is so unhealthy in itself, it’s important to counter that unhealthiness with things that are good for you. Sleeping and eating right, working out, and keeping a well-balanced social life are healthy de-stressors that often play a part in a more healthy work/life balance. If you’re struggling to get into healthy habits, think of getting some extra help. Accountability partners, personal trainers, counselors, and addiction treatment exist and may be covered by your insurance.

When It’s Time to Leave

Testosterone is often correlated with your mental and physical health overall. If you’re suffering in those areas and your job does not allow you to cope effectively, it might be time to get a new job, should you have that opportunity. Building up your low testosterone levels will work in your favor in a variety of ways and ultimately makes you a stronger individual and a well-balanced human.

A change to your health could be call for an overall change of scenery. It could be a great excuse to explore the world or different jobs you haven’t considered before. Of course, this may call for picking up some new skills and qualifications, such as traveling credentials or training in talents you haven’t previously explored. But look at it this way: You could use this need for something new as an opportunity to find a job that makes you happy or pursue hobbies and adventures that do the same thing. Don’t let being overworked hold you back from living your fullest life.

How do you keep your testosterone at a healthy level, and what role does it play in your day-to-day life? Let us know in the comments below!

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